Firefighting trucks and equipment are being spread thin as high fuel loads and hot, dry weather continue to cause state-wide emergencies, an issue that has metropolitan fireys worried.

United Professional Firefighters Union of WA Secretary Clem Chan told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings Cockburn Station is currently without one of its primary response vehicles due to DFES being unprepared for the fire season.

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